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Public Hearing: Draft Indirect Discharge Permit for Cabot Creamery
Event date: Thu. Nov. 05, 2009 end date: Wed. Dec. 02, 2009
Contact: Indirect Discharge Section, Wastewater Management Division	Email:	Phone:
Location: Twinfield Union School (off Nasmith Rd in Marshfield, Vt)	More Information Link: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/ww/Drafts.htm
Description: The Department of Environmental Conservation will hold a public hearing on December 2, 2009 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. on the proposed amendment to an Indirect Discharge Permit issued to Cabot Creamery. The amendment adds approved fields for land application of dairy processing wastewater.

Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence, Apply Now
Event date: Mon. Nov. 16, 2009 end date: Thu. Dec. 31, 2009
Contact: Vicky Viens, Environmental Assistance Office	Email: vicky.viens@state.vt.us	Phone: 802-241-3487
Location: Cannery Bldg., for postcards to distribute.	More Information Link: http://eaovt.org/gap/index.htm
Description: Applications are now accepted for the Governor’s Awards in Environmental Excellence and Pollution Prevention. Award Categories: Pollution Prevention: Projects that reduce or eliminate the generation of pollutants and wastes at the source. Earth Stewardship & Resource Protection: Projects with measurable and direct benefits to air, soil or water – or fish, wildlife and human communities. Land Use & Land Use Planning: Projects that preserve or conserve land to create ecological and environmental benefits or that advance smart growth alternatives. Resource Conservation: Projects that conserve resources and protect the environment by minimizing resource consumption. Education & Outreach: Projects that inform and educate others about environmentally responsible practices or that empower citizens to enhance the quality of the environment for local, regional or global communities. Environmental Justice and Sustainability: Projects that achieve greater environmental/economic justice and/or efficiency. Youth Environmental Citizenship Award: Projects accomplished by a young person or young people (21 years or younger) that achieve significant positive environmental outcomes.

New Item! Lower Winooski Basin watershed council meeting to discuss Alder Brook study
Event date: Tue. Dec. 08, 2009 start time: 06:30 PM end time: 08:30 PM
Contact: Karen Bates	Email: karen.bates@state.vt.us	Phone: 879-2339
Location: ANR Regional Office, 111 West Street, Essex Junction in the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife building	More Information Link: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec//waterq/planning/htm/pl_winooskibasin.htm
Description: Review water quality monitoring results and geomorphic assessments for Alder Brook. Discuss and develop possible projects to improve water quality through collaborative actions by the agency and community. The discussion is part of the lower Winooski River basin planning process and results will help develop strategies.

Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain
Event date: Mon. Dec. 14, 2009 end date: Mon. Dec. 14, 2009 start time: 05:00 PM end time: 07:00 PM
Contact: michaela stickney	Email: michaela.stickney@state.vt.us	Phone: 802-241-3619
Location: ECHO/Leahy Center, 1 College, Burlington, VT	More Information Link: http://www.lcbp.org/committee.htm
Description: Monthly meeting to hear presentations on Lake Champlain research and policy, and work on annual report of recommendations to the VT Legislature and Governor.


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